Entertainment
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Merry Cary Parade and Festival return to downtown Cary on Dec. 8
Dec 02, 2024 9:57 am - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Merry Cary Parade and Festival will return to downtown Cary from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
Dec 02, 2024 7:07 am - The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen’s best films, the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” and a number of Johnny Carson’s most beloved sketches, has died. He was 85.
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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Dec 02, 2024 7:02 am - Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.
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What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and Rosé goes solo
Dec 02, 2024 5:30 am - Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series “Black Doves" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Join Elmhurst Harmonie for ‘A Visit from St. Nikoluas’ Dec. 6 and 8Dec 01, 2024 10:25 pm - Elmhurst Harmonie’s “A Visit from Saint Nikolaus” will be held Friday, Dec. 6, in Elmhurst and Sunday, Dec. 8, in Darien. In addition to carols, there are jingle bells, small toys and goody bags for the kids as well as cookies and hot chocolate for all after the performance.
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Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill
Dec 01, 2024 1:50 pm - Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.
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‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feastDec 01, 2024 1:46 pm - Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Dec 01, 2024 1:37 pm - Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band. He was 44. ...
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Opening weekend for Aurora’s 18th annual Festival of LightsNov 30, 2024 12:37 am - With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 18th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru has now begun.